Sunday, June 29, 2008

Okay call me corny or whatever but as I sit here this morning building 55 trophies for the upcoming 4th of July parade in our town a strong sense of pride comes from within. The column have the American Flag on it and are extremely patriotic so it has inspired me to ramble on a little bit.

Sure America is down pretty good right now, but as Americans this country will come back as we have many times in the past. I might not be able to bring it back but if alot of us, me, you and many others lift our heads up, pump our chests out, unite and take full pride in the quality of work we provide and do what we can to help stimulate the economy every little bit will help.

I was becoming very negative and going to retire, get out of the business and could care less who bought it but I am now energized and going to do my part 120% and more to bring America back up into its rightful place in this world. We have helped everyone in this world at one time or another and now our America is licking her wounds and we will help mend those wounds to make her the proud, beautiful country in the world envied by all!

This is my country, my ancestors fought long and hard working their fingers to the bones and spilling their blood to make her the great country she STILL is! We are a country of immigrants, Irish, Polish, Jewish, African, Mexican, and on and on from every country in the world, but we must join together as Americans and on 4th of July and every day there after be proud of who we are and make it known that being American and built in America still has the mighty meaning it always did.

Be proud to say as I am, God Bless America and God Bless each and everyone of my fellow Americans!

My closing comment, those that are kicking us in the face when we are down, beware, the Eagle will fly high and mighty very soon and we don't get mad, we get even.

Saturday, June 28, 2008

This is a luxury motorcoach for both you and your horses. What a way to get to and from shows now! I know this isn't in our budget anytime soon but I'll keep working and within a few short years, it will be.

Visit the website of Equine Motorcoach to learn more about this incredible vehicle.Visit the Equine Motorcoach blog to get updates from horse shows and the road.

Dr. Chad McClellan and myself are in the process of creating anopportunity for you all to ask questions about chiropractic services and health issues. We will also be able to explain how chiropractic services can help your body.

We will be answering your questions via video on the Webbspun Ideas blog. When emailing a question, please put "Question for Dr. Chad" in the subject line. We look forward to providing some help and information to keep you all a bit healthier.

Shea and the art of hanging out in a glass room in the Pink Slip bar has moved on. She is no longer at the Hotel Preston. I had hoped to see it at least once but alas now I will miss her. Well, I guess next time I won't dilly-dally around....

Friday, June 27, 2008

The amazing Chef Joe Shaw of the Standard at the Smith House, 167 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., will be the featured chef at the Farmers Market’s first Chefs at the Market cooking demonstration at noon Saturday, June 28.

Shaw will start the day by shopping for fresh meats and produce at the market’s farm sheds and cook a few dishes for everyone to sample. The event starts at noon at under the shade of the Farmers Market tent in the Market Midway, between the two farm sheds. This event is the first in a series of cooking demonstrations that will take place every month at the Farmers' Market and features some of Middle Tennessee's finest chefs and best farm products.

For more information about events at the Farmers' Market, visit their website or call Marne Duke at 615-880-2001.

Friday, June 20, 2008

Sign up for the Music City Notes newsletter. The first one starts June 27 and will tell you about some of the sights of Nashville as well as concerts, restaurants, nightlife and other interesting things about Music City.

Green Hills Grille has closed both of its locations in Nashville and Knoxville restaurants. This has been a tough time lately for local restaurants. I hope they can survive and I will do what I can to help them make it through these hard times.

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Nashville Symphony at Centennial ParkJune 24, 2008Centennial ParkThe Nashville Symphony and Assistant Conductor Kelly Corcoran return to Nashville's Centennial Park for a second time as part of this summer' Regions Community Concerts. An event for the entire family, the program includes many audience favorites.

~I'll add pictures of the program tomorrow...Sorry for the delay~C.S. Webbspun

Metallica was spotted eating at Sunset Grill on this past Thursday, after the surprise show at The Basement and before going heading down to Bonnaroo for their show.~~~See some real close-up videos HERE from the Basement show.

Saturday, June 14, 2008

Gateway Bridge (Korean War Veterans Memorial Bridge) will again be home to the Nissan Taste of Music City! Taste food and wine from some of the area's best restaurants (see a complete list of restaurants by clicking on the "Restaurants" link to the left).All samples, including food and beverages - wine, water, specialty teas, and beer from our local and national microbreweries - are included in the price of admission. In addition, you will enjoy live jazz music from local musicians.Tickets are $45.00* Advance or $55.00* Day Of Event.Admission includes all food samples from the area's best restaurantsas well as complimentary beer and wine samples.Purchase tickets HERE.

Blue Man Group is holding its first open casting call in Nashville on Thursday, June 12. The auditions will be held downtown at The Arts Company. The website is www.bluemancasting.com

Blue Men hail from a fascinating mix of disciplines: classically-trained actors, musical comedy performers, rock musicians, and dancers, among others. Though the casting department has seen thousands of talented people, only approximately 70 people have been discovered with the unique combination of talents (drumming and acting skills) and physical stamina (along with the appropriate height requirements) to embody the Blue Man.

6 - 9 pmFreeArt galleries throughout downtown host receptions and art openings on the first Saturday of every month. Most galleries serve free wine and other refreshments. Two free shuttles provide transportation among the galleries from 6 pm to 10 pm. See the shuttle map and gallery listing here. Listings below include additional information about some of the openings. Please NOTE that 17 galleries are officially on this month's tour. The map includes a complete list of galleries that will be open this Saturday.

The Arts Company215 5th Avenue North254-20406 - 9 pmFree"Brother Mel: 50 Years of Fresh Art" celebrates 50 years of Marianist monk Brother Mel making art and is also a celebration of his 80th birthday. This is the 10th annual exhibition of Brother Mel's artwork at The Arts Company. On display through August 15.

The Rymer Gallery233 5th Avenue North752-60306 - 9 pmFreeThe Rymer opens in their new space on 5th Avenue on the first floor of the Art Avenue Lofts building. "Engage" features works by Dominic Besner, Antoine Claes, Aniocles Gregoire, Leszek Wyczolkowski and Kristina Colucci. On display through June 28.

The Showroom77 Arcade347-306-18596 - 9 pmFreeOfficial grand opening reception. Group show features works by Pamela Staker, Mathieu Levesque, and Phil Wallis. On display through June 30.

TAG art gallery83 Arcade429-77086 - 9 pmFree"Nice to Meet You" is a group show featuring works of familiar TAG artists and TAG newcomers including Terri Saul, Keith Greiman, Gregg Gossel, Mary Addison Hackett, Maura Cluthe and Andrew Hem. On display through June 28.

Tennessee State Museum5th & Deaderick741-26926 - 9 pmFree"Bonsoir" art sale and reception. Attendees will have a chance to experience a little French ambience and personally meet Alexandre Renoir, great-grandson of Pierre-Auguste Renoir. A special reception and art sale will feature selected artwork from the "Strokes of Genius: The Works of Pierre-Auguste & Alexandre Renoir - Art from Private Collections" exhibition, available for sale with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Tennessee State Museum Foundation. On display through June 8.

This is what we need to have available with the costs of fuel so high now. You might even be able to justify a drive in the country or cross-country in this car. I may just have to order one as soon as they are available.~Corey Webbspun

AFS Trinity Power has developed patent-pending technology that makes it possible for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles to achieve 150 MPG, go 40 miles in all-electric mode, and use gasoline for additional unlimited miles in hybrid mode.

In July 2007, in order to very quickly demonstrate all of the key attributes of this technology, the company mounted an effort to build two fully operational XH-150 SUV prototypes using off-the-shelf components. The two vehicles—modified Saturn Vue SUVs—were built in less than six months. They were unveiled on January 13, 2008 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit (Press Announcement) and (Salon.com test drive report).

On April 8, 2008, AFS Trinity started a cross country tour to give Americans their first onroad look at what CNN and others suggested may be “the car of the future.” The XH-150 arrived at the Capitol Mall in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, April 20, 2008 (Video of Congressional Ride-and-Drives). On May 2, 2008, AFS Trinity and Ricardo announced a joint Extreme Fleet™ program that will slash gasoline and diesel use by car, SUV and truck fleets. (Press Release).